BackgroundAt its fifty-fourth session, the Commission on the Status of Women decided to review implementation of the Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly, emphasizing the sharing of experiences and good
practices, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals. The review will also focus on how the implementation of the Platform for Action contributes to the full achievement of the
Millennium Development Goals.

PurposeThe online discussions provide a forum for individuals, groups and networks not able to attend the Commission on the Status of Women to contribute to the review. They allow a range of stakeholders to share information on achievements, measures taken and good practices developed at national and regional levels; and identify gaps and challenges requiring further action.

The online discussions took place from November 2009 through February 2010.

Find a chronogical list of discussions, as well as links to individual discussion outcomes, on the left-hand side of this page.Click the title of a discussion view the report or the archived discussion !